13 days tour

The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland In 13 Days

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The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland In 13 Days

This tour includes:

Others

Entrance fee to the Folk Museum of Skogar. Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon.

Transport

Mini-van

Accommodation

Accommodation for 12 nights with private bathrooms.

Guide

A guided tour according to the itinerary.

Meals

Breakfast for 12 nights. Dinners for 10 nights in the countryside.

Not included:

Others

Airfare to and from Iceland. Lunch. Beverages.

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Itinerary of your trip The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland In 13 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      Arrival at Keflavik airport. Make your way to your hotel in Reykjavik.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Reykjavik - Hella
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Reykjavik - Hella

      The first day of the round tour starts with a short (1 &1/2 hr) city tour around Reykjavik. Among places we will see are the old harbour, the city center and Hallgrimskirkja church. Then we continue to รžingvellir (Parliament Plaines), the location of the old parliament and a geological phenomenon. From there we drive to the Geyser geothermal area for a spouting hot spring and to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, where on a sunny day you can see a rainbow in the spray above the waterfall. From there we proceed to our overnight stay.

      Accommodation in Hella area.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hella - Vik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hella - Vik

      We start our second day by visiting the waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss and Skogarfoss. Then we stop to visit the museum at Skogar. From there we continue to the beautiful scenery of Icelandโ€™s South Shore such as bird life at Dyrholaey, the rocks of Reynisdrangar, Solheimajokull glacier, and black sands.

      Accommodation in Vik.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Vik - Glacier Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Vik - Glacier Lagoon

      On the third day, the trip continues over the lava of the Laki eruption in 1782-1783 and the black sands towards the oasis at Skaftafell national park close to Vatnajokull, Europeโ€™s biggest glacier. At Skaftafell we take a walk towards the beautiful waterfall Svartifoss and another walk to the glacier tongue. From there we drive to the Glacier Lagoon (Jokulsarlon) for a boat tour between the icebergs.

      Accommodation in Glacier Lagoon area.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Glacier Lagoon - Modrudalur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Glacier Lagoon - Modrudalur

      Now the tour continues along the beautiful coastal region of the East Fjords, with spectacular landscape, high mountains, and deep fjords. Then we drive to the town of Egilsstadir and from Egilsstadir we drive over mountain roads to Modrudalur valley, the highest inhabited place in the country, at 469 m (1,539 ft) above sea level.

      Accommodation in Modrudalur.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Modrudalur - Myvatn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Modrudalur - Myvatn

      From Modrudalur we drive to the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, Europeโ€™s mightiest waterfall. From there we visit the natural phenomenon Asbyrgi. Then we continue towards the town of Husavik before driving to Lake Myvatn, one of the most interesting geological and geographical areas of the northern hemisphere. Recent and old volcanic activity has shaped the landscapes and the forces of nature are still at work. Among the interesting sights are a solfatara area with boiling and bubbling mud pots, lava that is still warm almost 30 years after the eruption, the lava labyrinth Dimmuborgir and the pseudo crater group at Skutustadir.

      Accommodation in Myvatn area.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Myvatn - Hrutafjordur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Myvatn - Hrutafjordur

      We start the day by driving to the waterfall Godafoss (The Waterfall of the Gods). From Godafoss we drive to Akureyri where we will first take a short city tour and then enjoy a free time in Akureyri. From Akureyri, we drive to the town of Siglufjordur and then around the Trollaskagi Peninsula to our overnight stay.

      Accommodation in Hrutafjordur area.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Hrutafjordur - Isafjordur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hrutafjordur - Isafjordur

      From Hrutafjordur the tour goes to the remote Strandir area. Along the way, parts of the coastline are covered with driftwood, especially the different small and black sandy beaches. We continue driving towards the village of Isafjordur before heading to the small fishing village of Sudureyri for our overnight stay.

      Accommodation in Isafjordur area.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Isafjordur - Latrabjarg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Isafjordur - Latrabjarg

      Among places that we will see today are the magnificent waterfall of Dynjandi, located in the bottom of the Arnarfjord. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland and the largest one in the West Fjords. Then we will continue towards the main goal of the day; Icelandโ€™s westernmost point, Latrabjarg, where we are going to enjoy seeing thousands of individuals of different bird species inhabiting this 14 km (9 miles) long and sheer cliff protruding 400 m. (1,320 feet) from the sea.

      Accommodation in Latrabjarg area.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Latrabjarg - Bardastrond
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Latrabjarg - Bardastrond

      The tour continues along the southern side of the Westfjords, which are among the most sparsely populated parts of the country and among places to see today is the red sand of Raudisandur (The Red Sands).

      Accommodation in Bardastrond area.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Bardastrond - Snaefellsnes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Bardastrond - Snaefellsnes

      Today the tour continues around the Snaefellsnes peninsula and its magnificent glacier Snaefellsjokull. Among places that we wisit are basaltic pebble beach, framed with strange lava formations, and Arnarstapi, where a short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives us access to the rich birdlife and other wonders of nature.

      Accommodation in Snaefellsnes area.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Snaefellsnes - Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Snaefellsnes - Reykjavik

      Today we head towards Reykjavik to close our circle. First stop is at the old volcano Grabrok where we take a walk to the top. There we continue to Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafossar (Childrenยดs waterfalls). Then we will visit Deildartunguhver, Europeยดs water most hot spring. From there the tour goes directly to Reykjavik trough the Whale fjord (Hvalfjordur).

      Accommodation in Reykjavik.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Departure

      Make your way to Keflavik airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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